New ZealandSearch resumes for person missing at KarekareA man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.27 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes today for missing person in Whanganui RiverThe turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.26 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandMan overboard: Intoxicated passenger jumps off Auckland ferryWitness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.26 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandGust of 'wind pushed son into sea': Family mourn heroic dad who rescued boy from harbourOfficially, there have been six drownings and two presumed drownings this year.18 Jan 05:26 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful soul' taken in Taranaki drowningKristi McIntyre died on Monday at Oakura Beach.16 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandThree boaties spent hours in the sea before one diedThree men were in the water for hours after their boat overturned at the Manukau Heads.15 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandWoman dies on Taranaki beach after being caught in ripLifeguards found the woman face down in the water after she was pulled out to sea.15 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand'The waves basically slammed us - then the boat started sinking'As Chris Atkinson struggled to stay afloat he worried about his hypothermic fishing pal.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after water incident at Oakura BeachThey were pulled from the water this evening.13 Jan 09:53 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker now focused on body recoveryThe kayaker was checking fishing nets on Lake Ellesmere when he went missing.13 Jan 07:19 AM
New ZealandFather dies trying to rescue son in Wellington HarbourThe man was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.12 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland woman, 86, confirmed as sixth holiday drowning victimThe 86-year-old woman's death has been referred to the coroner.08 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSix drowning deaths recorded over the official holiday period"Every one of these preventable deaths is devastating for a family and a community."07 Jan 04:43 PM
New ZealandWhy do so many people die at our beaches?People don't have enough respect for the sea and the result is often deadly.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild flown to hospital after near drowningThe child is thought to have been in a swimming pool or inflatable pool.28 Dec 07:19 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrowning tragedy: 'It all happened so fast'A splash in the surf ended in heartbreak.27 Dec 08:46 AM
New ZealandToddler dies in hospital on Christmas EveThe 14-month-old's mother found him lying unconscious in their garden.27 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Second Christmas Day drowning in NorthlandA person has drowned near Lake Taharoa in what is the second Christmas Day water death.25 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandPerson dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in NorthlandTragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.24 Dec 09:44 PM
New Zealand'Freak wave': Man killed after being swept into the seaA man has died after being swept off the rocks.21 Dec 06:50 AM
New ZealandNew technology able to predict 'drowniest' days of summerWater Safety New Zealand, who developed the technology, believe it will make a difference.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWork trip tragedy: Dive victim was a father of 8Tauranga man William 'Wolfie' Marupo was a father of 8 children.05 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandWork trip tragedy: Man dies as mates risk lives trying to save himMan's workmates frantically try to save him after dragging him on to rocks.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA look at New Zealand's Drowning Statistics.A look at New Zealand's Drowning Statistics.Watch29 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandFisherman swept off rocks at Whatipu Beach presumed deadOther fishermen tried desperately to save the man but he was quickly sucked out to sea.21 Nov 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Waves go ballistic': Desperate, doomed bid to save man swept off rocks'There's only one thing I can say - people who go out there should have a life jacket on.'17 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandSwimmers, boaties and kids: Water Safety Month aims to save livesAlready this year, 57 people have died in the water in preventable incidents.17 Oct 07:29 PM
New ZealandPolice name man, 24, believed dead after going missing off waterfrontMissing man named as 24-year-old Aucklander James Harley David Jenkins.09 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing man at Auckland waterfront called offA man last seen entering the water in downtown Auckland is presumed drowned.08 Oct 09:38 PM
Kahu75 hours lost at sea: Why Rob Hewitt's back in the waterRob Hewitt spent 75 hours at sea. He survived and now shares his story to help others06 Oct 04:05 PM
New Zealand'Contagious personality': Givealittle set up for family of swept away EmilyA fundraising page aims to support Emily's family and preserve her memory.29 Sep 05:18 PM
New ZealandDouble tragedy for family of man who died in Fiordland boating accidentPeter McKenzie was the co-founder of a well-known jet boating company.09 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identifiedThe two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.05 Sep 06:14 AM
